Subject: Request for appropriation of
forfeiture funds to purchase one Police Canine

Staff
Recommendation:

Staff
recommends approval of appropriation of Forfeiture Funds of $7,000 to fund the
purchase of one (1) police canine.

Analysis:

The
Leesburg Police Department currently employs four K-9 teams.
These dogs are bred and selected solely as
Police Canines. The K-9 unit has
been extremely successful since moving to the full service program (narcotics,
tracking, officer protection, etc.). Tommy, one of the K-9s, is to be retired
due to behavior problems. The requested amount is higher than previous
purchases because of the demand for trained canines due to Homeland Security
requirements and needs in European countries.

Options:

1.
Approve the appropriation of forfeiture funds of $7,000.00

2.
Such alternative action as the Commission may deem appropriate

Fiscal
Impact:

The
contemplated expenditure totals $7,000.00 and is an authorized use of law
enforcement trust funds. Funding is available for this purpose in the
forfeiture funds account